Popliteal aneurysms identified by intra-arterial streptokinase: a changing pattern of presentation.
Five patients presenting with chronic or subacute leg ischaemia due to thrombosed popliteal artery aneurysm are described. Only one of these aneurysms was diagnosed before intra-arterial streptokinase infusion, which successfully lysed the thrombus in all cases. One aneurysm had been symptomatic for 5 years and another for 2 years. Popliteal aneurysm may well be underdiagnosed as a cause of chronic leg ischaemia.
Lancashire
M J
MJ
Department of Surgery, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, UK.
Torrie
E P
EP
Galland
R B
RB
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
D013300:Streptokinase